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Mukhriz Mahathir Defends Anti-American Comments as Free Speech

8/24/2026

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Mukhriz Mahathir, former Kedah chief minister and Pejuang party president, said he hates all Americans in a viral video.
The Saturday video amassed over 350,000 views and about 9,000 reactions by Monday.
Mukhriz defended the remarks as free speech, claiming his loathing breaks no law.
Malaysia’s refusal to admit Israeli citizens led the U.S. State Department to summon its ambassador.

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Mukhriz Mahathir, former Kedah chief minister and Pejuang party president, said he hates all Americans in a viral video.
The Saturday video amassed over 350,000 views and about 9,000 reactions by Monday.
Mukhriz defended the remarks as free speech, claiming his loathing breaks no law.
Malaysia’s refusal to admit Israeli citizens led the U.S. State Department to summon its ambassador.